The global recession has sapped disposable incomes worldwide, some of which used to be spent on furniture. Such trend has been amplified for China-based furniture makers for they focused on exporting to the USA and Europe before the financial fallout. With declining orders from developed western na

Taipei, April 14, 2009 (CENS)--Samson Holding Ltd., a Taiwanese furniture maker operating in China and listed on the Hong Kong stock market, posted a sizable loss of US$18.47 million (about NT$620 million) or negative earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.006 for 2008, the first loss ever in its 16 year

The March 31 Chinese edition of the Economic Daily News paints a rosy picture of "Sourcing Taiwan 2009," the 4-day event organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to promote

The March 31 Chinese edition of the Economic Daily News paints a rosy picture of "Sourcing Taiwan 2009," the 4-day event organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to promote

The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), held annually in Taipei, is a major trade platform for souring hand tools, fasteners and garden tools for global buyers, and is seen as the most influential trade fair of its kind in the Asia-Pacific, as the show effectively offers wide-ranging goods to foreign buyer

Established in 1989, Four Two Electronics Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of power wires, plugs, wire switches, and extension wires. The products are widely applied to furniture items, lighting products, and various electric facilities. "We turn out products mainly on an OEM basis and m

To expand its sales in Southeast Asia and China, Phoebe & George Enterprise Co., a leading furniture manufacturer in Taiwan, is now displaying newly-developed products at the 2009 Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), running from March 3-7 at the MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (Bo

Despite the widely publicized global financial crisis, with even the three major automakers in the U.S-GM, Ford and Chrysler-floundering and trying to acquire official bailouts, some OEM/ODMs (original equipment/design manufacturer) in Taiwan have effectively tapped into their most sought-after ski

Many in Taiwan's manufacturing sectors are likely feeling confused, as if the carpet has been pulled from underneath them, especially after their considerable efforts to upgrade manufacturing skills and machine tools over the past few years. The global financial crisis to many in manufacturing in T

Channg Chin Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1972, specializes in production and marketing of fasteners made of alloy steel and stainless steel. The company's products have been certified to meet such international standards as ISO9002, ISO/TS16949, CNLA and A2LA LABO. The motto of Channg Chin

Yin Shin Hardware Industry Co., Ltd., founded in June 1987, specializes in the development and production of long nuts and hex jam nuts. Soon after the inception, the company successfully transformed itself into a manufacturer of structural hardware and accessories for the metal-tube furniture indu

Lai Lien Steel Co., Ltd., founded in 1998 in Wufeng of Taichung County, central Taiwan, is a professional manufacturer of state-of-the-art bar clamps. The company boasts it has expertise to develop sophisticated hand tools by adopting self-developed techniques. The company's major customers come

A leading furniture hardware manufacturer in Taiwan, Four Winds Corp. has recently spent more than NT$10 million (US$312,500 at US$1 = NT$32) to reshape its R & D center in Taipei. The remodeled center was inaugurated in mid-December of 2008 to celebrate its 30th founding anniversary. Starting u

Established in 1989, Kao Hsiang Wooden Ind., Ltd. is a specialized office and home furniture manufacturer, turning out mainly PC desks, office workstations, bookshelves, storage cabinets as well as dining room ensembles. Operating a factory in Taiwan, the company accepts either OEM or ODM orders

Established in 1989, Kao Hsiang Wooden Ind., Ltd. is a specialized office and home furniture manufacturer, turning out mainly PC desks, office workstations, bookshelves, storage cabinets as well as dining room ensembles. Operating a factory in Taiwan, the company accepts either OEM or ODM orders

With a history of more than two decades, Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a leading furniture manufacturer in Taiwan, producing mainly metal and glass pieces, including PC desks, TV stands, entertainment system stands, shelves, and related parts. Unlike many of its counterparts, the company pref

After moving most of its production lines to China, Yung Shing Furniture, a pioneering furniture manufacturer in Tainan, southern Taiwan, found itself at the perfect junction to realize a long-brewing ideal that not only serves the community, but also preserves, chronicles the furniture-making indu

After nearly a decade of hard work, the Taiwan-based furniture manufacturer Jiann Yeh Wood Co. has become expert at making stylish, modern dining tables, end tables, desks, computer workstations, chairs, and cabinets. Unlike most other Taiwanese furniture makers, which have moved their productio

Computerization, high-speed and high-precision technologies took center stage at the Taipei International Woodworking Machinery and Supplies Show 2008, or Interwood 2008, which was held from July 4 through 7. At the opening ceremony, Fred Huang, chairman of Taiwan Association of Machinery Indust

Future Looks Bright for Youth Segment Despite rising fuel costs, other pricing pressures and waning consumer optimism, the future looks bright for the youth industry. Consumer spending for youth bedroom furniture is expected to grow by 23.5% in the next five years, with sales to reach US$6.3

Whoever said that romance and business do not mix have not met George Kao and Phoebe Lee, the founders of the eponymous Phoebe & George Enterprise Co. While dating, George and Phoebe, the like-minded couple somehow also found ambition and perseverance within each other to jointly set up their f

After moving most of its production lines to China, Yung Shing Furniture, a pioneering furniture manufacturer in Tainan, southern Taiwan, found itself at the perfect junction to realize a long-brewing ideal that not only serves the community, but also preserves, chronicles the furniture-making indu

Founded in 1995, Cheng-Fong Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a design-oriented office chair manufacturer, and its products have been well received in the world market. With strenuous R & D efforts, the company has in recent years developed a series of multifunctional health-enhancing chairs, which are er

With a history of more than two decades, Kuo Jer Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a professional furniture manufacturer and turns out mainly office furniture including office chairs, office tables, computer desk in addition to general home furniture and K/D wooden furniture. The company generates furnitu

Established in 1989, Landfeng Furniture Co., Ltd. is a professional seating manufacturer, offering a wide variety of chairs including office chairs, lounge chairs, school chairs, folding chairs, sofas, and related parts. The company, located in Shunde of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, operat

Established in 1997 in Guangdong Province of China, Sheenmax Ent. Ltd. (HK) is a dynamic manufacturer of OA furniture chairs and has won a good reputation in the international market for its quality products. Engaged in the furniture industry for more than 10 years, Sheenmax has never stopped up

Established in 2000, Shiny Sun Furniture Int'l Co., Ltd. is a dynamic manufacturer and exporter of office chair and related components, including chair bases, casters, armrests, mechanisms, seat covers, seatback shells, gas lifts, spindles, etc. The company is actively promoting an ergonomically

Taiwan's upholstery and interior decorations industry has been steadily dwindling as producers follow furniture manufacturers west to mainland China. However the industry's numeric decline has also been accompanied by a qualitative shift in production mode. To stay competitive, the few remaining do

To keep up to the rising eco-protection trend globally that is increasingly opening new windows of opportunity and generating more demands in areas with significant consumer bases whose priorities are more eco-sensitive than cost-driven, Taiwan's manufacturers of building materials are trying to ma

Furniture makers in China and Vietnam, generally resorting to underselling as more a survival strategy than sensible business decision, have been forcing the hands of rivals in Taiwan to be creative to fend off price-cutting. Specifically the makers of metal and glass furniture have fought off the